By Plechazunga
Everyday Quinoa Salad
5 steps
Prep:15minCook:30min
THIS DISH IS PACKED WITH NUTRIENTS, KEEPING YOU FULL AND SATISFIED. IT’S ALSO A GREAT ON-THE-GO MEAL – SOMETHING THAT YOU WOULD TAKEON THE ROAD.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:05:56 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Glycemic Load
28
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1027.8 kcal (51%)
Total Fat80.8 g (115%)
Carbs63.6 g (24%)
Sugars26.4 g (29%)
Protein21.9 g (44%)
Sodium1478 mg (74%)
Fiber12.5 g (45%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Quinoa
Dressing
26gLime juice
45gMaple syrup
30gTamari
35gChili garlic sauce
20gAlmond butter
M2, L4
6gGinger
minced
120gSesame oil
10gPeanuts
crushed toasted
Vegetables
175gBroccoli
+ florets, cut into bite size pieces
1 cupEdamame
frozen
240gRed cabbage
thinly sliced
1 cupKale
shredded
100gRed bell pepper
thinly sliced
Garnish
Instructions
Quinoa
Step 1
Heat a small pot over medium heat. Add sesame oil and rinsed quinoa. Toast quinoa by stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes, then add the water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 16-18 minutes or until liquid has absorbed. Once cooked, remove from the heat, leave the lid on to steep for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Dressing
Step 2
In a small mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness, chili garlic sauce for heat, tamari for saltiness, or lime juice for acidity. Set aside.
Vegetables
Step 3
Add 1-inch of water to a pot over medium high heat and insert a steamer basket. Once the water is simmering, add the edamame and the broccoli and cover. Cook for 10 minutes to gently thaw the edamame and steam the broccoli. Set aside.
Assembly
Step 4
In a large bowl add the dressing, quinoa, cabbage, kale, red pepper slices, steamed broccoli and edamame and toss to combine. Garnish with fresh lettuce greens and mint.
Step 5
This can be prepared in advance to allow the flavors to amalgamate or can be enjoyed immediately. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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